Germany arrests former domestic intelligence chief over alleged spying

Former German spy chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of attempted treason and espionage. He allegedly attempted to pass sensitive information to foreign intelligence services. August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has said a former domestic intelligence chief was arrested on Tuesday on espionage allegations.August Hanning served as president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from December 1998 to November 2005.

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason, according to media reports, in a case that could rank among the country's l... August Hanning served as the head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005. According to German media, he is being investigated for allegedly passing on state secrets and working as an agent.